LAW · COMPLIANCE · GOVERNANCE
Igor
Gryshchenko.
Legal Counsel · Corporate & Regulatory Compliance
Helping international businesses manage regulatory risk, corporate compliance, financial crime and data protection.
Corporate ComplianceAML/KYCSanctionsData Protection
Governance · Financial Crime · Regulatory Risk
ABOUT / 01
Compliance built for complex regulatory environments.
I am a legal and compliance professional with 8+ years of experience supporting businesses across corporate governance, regulatory compliance, AML/KYC, sanctions and data protection.
My work focuses on building practical compliance frameworks, managing regulatory risk and translating complex legal requirements into policies, procedures and operational controls.
I have particular experience in anti-financial crime compliance, international sanctions, corporate governance and data protection incident response, working with regulatory frameworks across the EU, UK and United States.
My approach combines legal analysis with practical implementation—helping businesses identify exposure, strengthen internal controls and address compliance risks before they develop into larger problems.
EXPERTISE / 02
Where law, governance & compliance meet.
COMPLIANCE
Corporate & Regulatory Compliance
Designing and implementing corporate compliance frameworks, internal policies and governance structures that translate regulatory requirements into practical organisational controls.
FINANCIAL CRIME
AML, KYC & Financial Crime
Developing and reviewing KYC and Customer Due Diligence procedures, AML controls and anti-financial crime processes for individuals and corporate customers.
SANCTIONS
Sanctions & Screening
International sanctions screening and support for businesses managing sanctions-related and anti-money laundering risks across jurisdictions.
GOVERNANCE
Corporate Governance & Policies
Compliance governance structures, Codes of Conduct, AML frameworks, gift policies and internal policies designed to strengthen organisational accountability.
DATA PROTECTION
Data Protection & Incident Response
GDPR and UK GDPR compliance, including complex data breach assessment, incident response, risk evaluation, mitigation and regulatory notification requirements.
BUSINESS ETHICS
Anti-Bribery & Business Ethics
Corporate compliance programmes addressing bribery, corruption, organisational liability and management oversight, including international anti-bribery requirements.
FRAMEWORKS & REGULATIONS
Corporate Compliance
German OWiG · UK Bribery Act 2010 · US FCPA · Codes of Conduct · Corporate Compliance Policies
AML & Financial Crime
German GwG · AMLD5/6 · KYC · CDD · US BSA · USA PATRIOT Act · UK POCA · SAR Frameworks
Sanctions
OFAC Regulations · International Sanctions Screening · Risk-Based Due Diligence
Data Protection
EU GDPR · UK GDPR · UK Data Protection Act 2018 · Data Breach & Incident Response
EXPERIENCE / 03
Built around regulatory risk & operational compliance.
8+ Years of Practice
Legal and compliance experience spanning corporate governance, regulatory compliance, financial crime and data protection.
Compliance Programme Development
Designed and implemented corporate compliance structures, policies and controls addressing data protection, AML, business ethics and organisational governance.
AML & KYC
Developed, implemented and audited KYC and Customer Due Diligence procedures for both individuals and legal entities.
Sanctions & Investigations
International sanctions screening and anti-money laundering investigations within complex cross-border regulatory environments.
Data Breach Response
End-to-end analysis of corporate data incidents, including risk evaluation, mitigation and GDPR / UK GDPR notification requirements.
Corporate Risk & Governance
Compliance frameworks addressing corporate liability, management oversight, anti-bribery requirements and internal governance.
CREDENTIALS / 04
Legal background. International perspective.
LAW
LL.M
European and International Business Law
University of ViennaEXPERIENCE
8+ Years
Legal & Compliance Practice
Corporate · Regulatory · PrivacyINTERNATIONAL PRACTICE
EU · UK · US
Cross-border regulatory & compliance matters
HOW I WORK / 05
Structured thinking for complex compliance problems.
01 / STRUCTURED
Build the framework first.
Strong compliance starts with clear responsibilities, practical policies and controls that people can actually follow.
02 / RISK-BASED
Focus on material exposure.
Not every compliance issue carries the same risk. I focus attention where regulatory, financial and reputational exposure requires it.
03 / INVESTIGATIVE
Follow the facts.
Whether dealing with AML, sanctions or an incident, effective legal analysis starts with understanding what actually happened.
04 / PRACTICAL
Turn rules into controls.
Regulatory requirements become valuable when translated into processes, responsibilities and operational safeguards.
05 / INTERNATIONAL
Think across jurisdictions.
International businesses need compliance solutions that account for overlapping regulatory regimes and cross-border operations.
06 / PREVENTIVE
Address risk early.
Good compliance is not only about responding to problems—it is about identifying vulnerabilities before they become incidents.
PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION
Partnering with Your Privacy Expert.
I collaborate with Your Privacy Expert on international privacy, data protection and regulatory compliance matters.
My experience in corporate compliance, AML/KYC, sanctions and regulatory risk complements the practice's broader privacy and compliance capabilities, particularly where businesses face overlapping legal and regulatory obligations.
CONTACT
Let's connect.
For professional opportunities, legal and compliance projects, or collaboration.